Federation ambiguity w/ "Distraction"

[jicecone]

Originally Posted by SAump

A cold front is passing through the area. Temps fall into the low 40's and light mist is falling.

Would you allow varsity HS players to wear baseball jackets over their uniform shirt during play in the field? Would you use that as an indication to stop the game due to inclement weather?

Unsafe field or playing conditions an/or dangerous weather would be my justification for stopping the game.

As far as the temperature change and mist, I would have to use common sense and judge by the conditions at the time. Take that as a maybe, I would have to be there.

I once officiated a night varsity game that started at 7:00pm with possible showers. (50 deg). By the 5th inning it was misting and 37. Field remained in playing condition. Players were allowed to be comfortable in a manner that was safe to the game and in no way advantageous to their team.

Sometimes common sense has to prevail.